National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
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National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO) is a U.S. Navy-administered entity under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), established in January 2009, located within the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) in Suitland, Maryland, dedicated to integrating maritime intelligence across federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international partners.
Mission
The NMIO’s mission is to enhance maritime security by facilitating the proactive integration of intelligence across the Global Maritime Community of Interest (GMCOI). It supports national decision-makers by improving maritime domain awareness (MDA), sharing data on threats like smuggling and piracy, and fostering collaboration to counter maritime risks, as outlined in its founding directives.
Parent organization
The NMIO operates under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, within the United States Intelligence Community, administered by the Navy but overseen by the ODNI, reflecting its role as a cross-departmental coordinator.
Legislation
The NMIO was established in January 2009 by Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 902, “Global Maritime and Air Intelligence Integration,” following the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA, Public Law 108-458) and 9/11 Commission recommendations for improved intelligence sharing.
Partners
- Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) for Navy administration
- Department of Homeland Security (via Coast Guard ICC)
- Global Maritime Community of Interest (GMCOI) including state, local, tribal, industry, and foreign entities
Number of employees
The NMIO’s exact employee count is not publicly detailed; it relies on a small staff, likely dozens, augmented by personnel from ONI and other NMIC tenants, with total NMIC personnel at 3,000, per ONI estimates, though NMIO’s share is minimal and focused on coordination.
Organization structure
The NMIO is a lean entity focused on integration:
Leader
The Director of NMIO is Rear Adm. Mike Brookes, who assumed the role on July 7, 2023, concurrently serving as Commander, ONI, reporting to the Director of National Intelligence (currently Avril Haines as of March 2025).
Divisions
Functional areas include:
- Maritime Security Department for threat coordination
- Information Sharing Team for GMCOI collaboration
- MDA Support Unit for domain awareness initiatives
List of programs
- Maritime Data Challenge (completed September 2024)
- Global Maritime Intelligence Integration (GMII)
- MDA Executive Steering Committee Awards
Last total enacted budget
The NMIO’s budget is not separately specified; it’s funded within ODNI’s FY 2024 budget (part of the National Intelligence Program, ~$70 billion) and Navy’s $202.5 billion, with operational costs tied to ONI and NMIC, though no distinct figure is available.
Staff
The NMIO staff includes intelligence professionals, analysts, and coordinators, likely numbering in the dozens, drawing support from ONI’s larger workforce (3,000+ at NMIC), with a focus on interagency liaison rather than direct analysis.
Funding
Since 2009, the NMIO has been funded through ODNI appropriations under IRTPA, supplemented by Navy budgets (FY 2024: $202.5 billion), supporting its coordination role without a standalone allocation.
Services provided
The NMIO facilitates maritime intelligence sharing (e.g., 2024 Maritime Data Challenge), enhances MDA through partnerships (e.g., Global Fishing Watch case studies), supports fusion centers (e.g., 2018 MDA ESC Awards), and coordinates interagency efforts, integrating data for national and allied security.
Regulations overseen
The NMIO operates under ICD 902, mandating maritime intelligence integration, but does not create regulations, aligning with ODNI and Navy security policies.
Headquarters address
4251 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746 (National Maritime Intelligence Center)
History
Created in January 2009 via ICD 902, the NMIO responded to IRTPA and 9/11 Commission calls for better intelligence coordination. Housed at NMIC since its inception, it has evolved from early efforts like the 2019 Our Ocean Conference participation to recent initiatives like the 2024 Maritime Data Challenge, with leadership transitions (e.g., Brookes in 2023) reinforcing its role.
Related
See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations:
- Office of Naval Intelligence
- National Maritime Intelligence Center
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence